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HV54 MHX

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,543 mi
Last recorded176,543 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 MHX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 176,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 176,543 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 161,352 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2019 161,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb position?? (4.1.2 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 146,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (0mm on edges) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (0mm on edges) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 130,153 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 130,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 112,870 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Jan 2016 112,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2015 97,514 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

runflat tyres fitted to front but not rear

Fail 21 Jan 2015 97,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

runflat tyres fitted to front but not rear

Pass 10 Feb 2014 84,896 miles

runflats fitted to front but NOT rear

Pass 9 Feb 2013 71,170 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 56,145 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 43,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 37,639 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 32,276 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 30,913 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,913 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,095 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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HV54 MHX is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 96,770 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV54 MHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV54 MHX registered?

HV54 MHX is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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